Career Opportunities

Studying and working with Lero offers a wealth of possibilities both within Lero and across Ireland’s higher education institutes. It can lead to careers with some of the finest universities in the world and with top global companies. We have collected stories from some of the remarkable researchers who have helped to make Lero so successful and who are at the cutting edge of software research in Ireland and internationally. Learn about where Lero has led them, and where it could take you, by visiting the Lero 15 section of our website.

Calls and positions are advertised on this page and on Lero’s Twitter account but Lero is always open to approaches from excellent candidates. If you are interested in working with one of Lero’s world-class researchers, you can email the relevant person directly at any time with an expression of interest and your CV. Information about Lero members, their research, their universities and their contact details are available on the Meet the Team section of the Lero website. We look forward to hearing from you.

Post-Doctorate / Senior Post-Doctorate in Software Engineering (Software Analysis, Assessment of Software Resilience and Trustworthiness, Security)

Lero, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland

Position: Post-Doctorate / Senior Post-Doctorate in Software Engineering (Software Analysis, Assessment of Software Resilience and Trustworthiness, Security)

Salary: €38,631 -- €50,030

Start date: As soon as possible

End date: 14 July 2022 [Funding available for 2 years]

Contact point: Dr Takfarinas Saber - takfarinas.saber@ucd.ie

Location: Lero, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland

Project Description:

The Post-Doctoral / Senior Post-Doctoral position is available in the world-class software research centre Lero and located at the School of Computer Science, University College Dublin, Ireland.

The successful candidate will work in the T-Measure project that develops methods and tools to assess the trustworthiness of software projects. This includes identifying, adapting, developing, and evaluating approaches and tools for the assessment of software systems regarding their trustworthiness – considering attributes like security, privacy, and resilience – for instance by analysing the software architecture, program code and other artefacts.

The project is part of the industry-funded program TREES (6M€, 4 years) which is focused on building software systems in a trustworthy, responsible, and efficient manner. This is embedded in recently secured substantial funding for the Lero centre for the next 5 years, which will offer additional opportunities for the long-term development of a successful candidate. One of the main benefits of the position and research in Lero is access to and collaboration with a large group of researchers from a large spectrum of software-related research topics.

The position is open for candidates with a PhD in software engineering and related areas (e.g., software security, privacy, safety, reliability, availability, or resilience) and a demonstrated commitment to research and publications. The position will initially be offered until 14 July 2022 with a potential to be extended to 2 years. Furthermore, following this position, the candidate will be able to progress to a potential research fellow position within Lero.

The successful candidate will be expected to start the appointment as soon as possible, conduct research of top-quality level in collaboration with Dr Takfarinas Saber (Lero, University College Dublin) and Prof. Goetz Botterweck (Lero, Trinity College Dublin), and target publications in top Software Engineering conferences and journals.

If you fit the criteria and are keen to develop your career in a world-class software research centre of excellence, do not hesitate to get in touch or apply to the position.

Informal enquiries: Feel free to contact Dr Takfarinas Saber - takfarinas.saber@ucd.ie

How to apply: Please submit your application by visiting https://www.ucd.ie/workatucd/jobs/ , External Applicants, and search for job reference 013106.

Closing date: 17:00hrs (Irish time!) on 07/04/2021.

Fully funded Masters:- Embedded systems and Robotics

IMaR Research Centre, MTU, Tralee, Co. Kerry, Ireland

The Munster technology university- Tralee has established a world-class research centre in the area of Intelligent Mechatronics and Radio-frequency identification (RFID), i.e. The Intelligent Mechatronics and RFID Centre [The IMaR Centre].

The principal theme of the IMaR Research Centre is the synergy between mechatronics, Sensors, RFID, Internet of Things (IoT) and Data Analytics for industrial applications driven by new technology, innovation and global demand. IMaR consists of two research strands Intelligent Mechatronics and Industrial IoT & Data Analytics both focused on the delivery of a wide range of automation, identification and manufacturing services. The overall mission of the IMaR Centre is to be industries partner of choice for the provision of innovative applied research. The IMaR Centre will serve a cross section of industries including Automotive, Telecommunications, Pharmaceutical, Production / Manufacturing, Retail, Aeronautical, Environmental, healthcare and Agri-business.

The centre is core funded by Enterprise Ireland and houses state-of-the-art research facilities. The overall mission of the IMaR Centre is to be industries partner of choice for the provision of innovative applied research. The IMaR Centre will serve a cross section of industries including Automotive, Telecommunications, Pharmaceutical, Production / Manufacturing, Aeronautical, Environmental, healthcare and Agri-business. IMaR is also a member of Lero:- The Irish software research centre and CONFIRM – Smart Manufacturing Research Centre.

Position: We are looking for a highly motivated, Masters student to join the research team at IMaR. The successful candidate will collaboratively work and contribute to a cutting-edge research project in Robotics and sensor fusion/integration for AgriTech domain.

Minimum Qualification

Degree in Computer Science/ Engineering or equivalent

Job Requirements/ Experience/ Skills
We are particularly seeking a person who possesses the following attributes/ skills:

Good programming skills are mandatory
Hands on experience in C/C++ or python
Hands on knowledge of embedded systems.
Hands on knowledge of sensor integration.
Knowledge of of PCB layout and schematic capture packages.
Good organizational skills and Team player.
Exposure to modern development technologies, frameworks & patterns.
Experience and the discipline of working within a fast-paced test-driven environment.

Desirable Skills

Excellent knowledge of Agriculture and especially Dairying.
Working knowledge of manufacturing processes & instrumentation.
Be imaginative and persistent and have the ability to communicate clearly.
Be logical and technically minded and possesses strong problem-solving skills.
Excellent interpersonal, teamwork and communication skills (both verbal and written).
Ability to work on own initiative, in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, an ability to understand complex problems and generate appropriate pragmatic technical solutions.
Constantly promote awareness of best industry practices, providing company training as required.
Energetic and eager to learn and implement new technologies when required.
Focused on keeping your knowledge up to date.

Duration of Contract

18 months

Funding

The funding is approved around 24,000 euro per annum( fees + stipend)
All the resources required for the project.

Location

The position will be based at our industry partner near Tralee, Kerry Ireland.

Application Procedure

All applications must be made online at www.ittralee.ie

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries ONLY may be addressed to Anshul Awasthi, email: anshul.awasthi@staff.ittralee.ie

Fully funded Masters:- Mechatronics

IMaR Research Centre, MTU, Tralee, Co. Kerry, Ireland

Minimum Qualification

Degree in Computer Science/ Engineering or equivalent

Job Requirements/ Experience/ Skills
We are particularly seeking a person who possesses the following attributes/ skills:

Hand on Experience in 3D CAD( Autodesk inventor or similar).
Experience in 3D printing.
Experience in electro-mechanical integration.
Good organizational skills and Team player.
Exposure to modern development technologies, frameworks & patterns.
Experience and the discipline of working within a fast-paced test-driven environment.

Desirable Skills

Excellent knowledge of Agriculture and especially Dairying.
Working knowledge of manufacturing processes & instrumentation.
Be imaginative and persistent and have the ability to communicate clearly.
Be logical and technically minded and possesses strong problem-solving skills.
Excellent interpersonal, teamwork and communication skills (both verbal and written).
Ability to work on own initiative, in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, an ability to understand complex problems and generate appropriate pragmatic technical solutions.
Energetic and eager to learn and implement new technologies when required.
Focused on keeping your knowledge up to date.

Duration of Contract

18 months

Funding

The funding is approved around 24,000 euro per annum( fees + stipend)
All the resources required for the project.

Application Procedure

All applications must be made online at www.ittralee.ie

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries ONLY may be addressed to Anshul Awasthi, email: anshul.awasthi@staff.ittralee.ie

Fully funded PhD:- Vision system/Sensor fusion-Robotics.

IMaR Research Centre, MTU, Tralee, Co. Kerry, Ireland

Position: We are looking for a highly motivated, PhD student to join the research team at IMaR. The successful candidate will collaboratively work and contribute to a cutting-edge research project in vision systems and sensor fusion for AgriTech domain.

Minimum Qualification

Degree in Computer Science/ Engineering or equivalent
MSc desirable

Job Requirements/ Experience/ Skills
We are particularly seeking a person who possesses the following attributes/ skills:

Good programming skills are mandatory
Hands on experience in C/C++ or python
Hand on experience in vision systems or sensor fusion.
Knowledge in Machine learning
Good organizational skills and Team player.
Exposure to modern development technologies, frameworks & patterns.
Experience and the discipline of working within a fast-paced test-driven environment.

Desirable Skills

Industry experience in vision systems will be a bonus.
Knowledge of Agriculture and especially Dairying.
Working knowledge of manufacturing processes & instrumentation.
Be imaginative and persistent and have the ability to communicate clearly.
Be logical and technically minded and possesses strong problem-solving skills.
Excellent interpersonal, teamwork and communication skills (both verbal and written).
Ability to work on own initiative, in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, an ability to understand complex problems and generate appropriate pragmatic technical solutions.
Constantly promote awareness of best industry practices, providing company training as required.
Energetic and eager to learn and implement new technologies when required.
Focused on keeping your knowledge up to date.

Duration of Contract

2 + 1 years

Funding

The funding is approved around 24,000 euro per annum( fees + stipend)
All the resources required for the project.

Application Procedure

All applications must be made online at www.ittralee.ie

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries ONLY may be addressed to Anshul Awasthi, email: anshul.awasthi@staff.ittralee.ie

Researcher Agumented Reality

IMaR Research Centre, MTU, Tralee, Co. Kerry, Ireland

Position:
We are looking for a highly motivated, reserarcher to join the research team at IMaR. The successful candidate will collaboratively work and contribute to a cutting-edge research project in the AgriTech domain.

Minimum Qualification

Degree in Computer Science/ Engineering or equivalent
MSc desirable

Skills
We are particularly seeking a person who possesses the following attributes/ skills:

Minimum 2 year of experience in VR/AR domain.
Good programming skills are mandatory
Minimum one the languages, e.g. C, C++, C#, java.
Hands-on experience of working with AR
Knowledge in Machine learning
Hands-on experience with game development engines, like Unreal , unity,CryEngine ,e.t.c .
Knowledge/experience in planning, designing and implementing features that focus on user interactions using one of the above development tools.
Knowledge/Understanding of applying AR approaches for improved customer experience
Knowledge/experience in understanding customer requirements and ensuring they are translated into an immersive and interactive customer and user experience
Strong interpersonal, teamwork and communication skills (both verbal and written)
Demonstrated experience and capability of working in close co-operation with stakeholders
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and ability to understand complex problems and generate appropriate pragmatic technical solutions.

Desirable Skills

Hands on experience with Microsoft hololens will be a bonus
Background in mathematics
Experience in leading team
Track record of paper publishing.
Experience in 3D modelling/ UI/ VFX/Animation will be a bonus
Understanding UX design process and experience working with UX design teams

Duration of Contract

This position is initially for a fixed-term 24 month month contract.

Salary

A salary will dependant on the candidates experience and qualifications.

Location

This post is located at the Munster technology university, Tralee and involves regular visits to industrial partners in the region and academic partners nationally and internationally. Tralee is situated in the South West of Ireland in County Kerry – an area world-famous for its natural beauty and quality of life and the location of many hightech indigenous and multi-national organisations.

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries ONLY may be addressed to Anshul Awasthi, email: anshul.awasthi@staff.ittralee.ie

Researcher:- Near Infrared Spectroscopy / Vision system

IMaR Research Centre, MTU, Tralee, Co. Kerry, Ireland

Position:
We are looking for a highly motivated, researcher to join the research team at IMaR. The successful candidate will collaboratively work and contribute to a cutting-edge research project in vision systems and sensor fusion for AgriTech domain.

Minimum Qualification

Degree in Computer Science/ Engineering or equivalent
MSc desirable

Job Requirements/ Experience/ Skills
We are particularly seeking a person who possesses the following attributes/ skills:

Hands on experience in vision systems
Good programming skills are mandatory
Hand on experience in C/C++ or python
Knowledge in Machine learning
Good organizational skills and Team player.
Exposure to modern development technologies, frameworks & patterns.
Experience and the discipline of working within a fast-paced test-driven environment..

Desirable Skills

Hands on experience with NIR
Industry experience in vision systems will be a bonus.
Knowledge of Agriculture and especially Dairying.
Working knowledge of manufacturing processes & instrumentation.
Be imaginative and persistent and have the ability to communicate clearly.
Be logical and technically minded and possesses strong problem-solving skills.
Excellent interpersonal, teamwork and communication skills (both verbal and written).
Ability to work on own initiative, in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, an ability to understand complex problems and generate appropriate pragmatic technical solutions.
Constantly promote awareness of best industry practices, providing company training as required.
Energetic and eager to learn and implement new technologies when required.
Focused on keeping your knowledge up to date.

Duration of Contract

This position is initially for a fixed-term 24 month month contract.

Salary

A salary will dependant on the candidates experience and qualifications.

Application Procedure

All applications must be made online at www.ittralee.ie

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries ONLY may be addressed to Anshul Awasthi, email: anshul.awasthi@staff.ittralee.ie

Post Doctoral Researcher in Open Source Software (2 positions)

Lero, University of Limerick, Ireland

Post Doctoral Researcher in Open Source Software (2 positions) – Specific Purpose Contract | EURAXESS (europa.eu)

Qualifications

A doctoral degree (level 10 NFQ) in Software Engineering, Computer Science or a similar closely related discipline (or alternatively, that evidence is supplied that all requirements for a PhD have been fulfilled and that the applicant is pending graduation).

Overall purpose of the job:
In spite of the popularity of Open Source and tens of millions of developers working on millions of OSS projects across the globe, the specifics of OSS project governance and developer on boarding has remained mostly ad-hoc. The Post Doctoral Researcher appointed to this role will work on this research project to seek and establish a set of guidelines or best-practices for OSS project governance to help with the acquisition of new developers and the retention and promotion of existing contributors, and also ascertain how an interested developer would typically transition to become a core member in an OSS project. In terms of implementing the guidelines, the Post Doctoral Researcher will also investigate the possibility of developing a “bot” which could help in guiding newcomers and notifying project maintainers of any relevant updates.

Description:

Essential Criteria

A doctoral degree (level 10 NFQ) in Software Engineering, Computer Science or a similar closely related discipline (or alternatively, that evidence is supplied that all requirements for a PhD have been fulfilled and that the applicant is pending graduation).
A minimum of 1 year’s post graduate experience in mining and analysing software projects/ecosystems and working with large archival datasets such as World of Code/Software Heritage.
Demonstrated experience in open source software.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Desirable Criteria